Accessible Page: Dmaj9 Chord on Guitar: How To Play the D Major Ninth chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 4 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

D maj9 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the D maj9 chord, a beautiful and versatile addition to your chord vocabulary. Belonging to the Major Chords family, this chord is composed of the notes D, F#, A, C#, and E, and is built using the intervals 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9. These intervals correspond to the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Major Seventh, and Major Ninth, respectively.

Understanding the construction of this chord involves a deep dive into music theory, specifically the concept of fretboard intervals. By stacking these intervals, we can create the rich, complex sound of the D maj9 chord. If you're new to this concept, our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals is a great place to start.

The D maj9 chord is not just for advanced players. Even if you're still in the intermediate stages of your guitar journey, mastering this chord can open up new possibilities in your playing. Check out our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords for more chords that can challenge and inspire you.

One of the most exciting aspects of learning the D maj9 chord is its application in various musical styles, especially jazz. If you're interested in exploring this further, our tutorial on jazz chord progressions offers a deep dive into the world of jazz harmony, where maj9 chords are frequently used.

Finally, to help you understand and visualize the D maj9 chord on the fretboard, we've included chord diagrams and fretboard patterns in this tutorial. If you come across a chord shape and you're unsure how to name it, our interactive tool for analyzing chord shapes can be a great help.

So grab your guitar, and let's dive into the beautiful world of the D maj9 chord.

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